Matthew 11:18

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 11:18

BSB

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon!'

AKJV

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a devil.

CPDV

For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, 'He has a demon.'

ERV

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

NHEB

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, 'He has a demon.'

SMT

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has an evil spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 11:18

ForG1063Conjunction JohnG2491Noun Masculine cameG2064Verb neitherG3383Conjunction eatingG2068Verb norG3383Conjunction drinkingG4095Verb andG2532ConjunctiontheysayG3004VerbHehathG2192VerbadevilG1140Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 11:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 11:18

Summary

John condemned for ascetic lifestyle as demonic

Event

Noting criticism of John

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD